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Fuel strainer clogged

Clean.

Fuel pipe clogged

Clean.

Suction insufficient

Make sufficient.

Strainer clogged

Clean.

Carburetor out of order

Disassemble and check.

C.D.I. module defective

Remove and replace.

Ignition coil defective

Remove and replace.

Wire connection defective

Reconnect.

High-tension cord connection

Repair as necessary.

defective

Switch is grounded

Switch on.

Insulator cracked

Replace plug.

Spark gap incorrect

Adjust.

Covered with carbon

Clean or replace.

Fouled with fuel

Clean or replace.

Starting procedures incorrect

Start correctly.

Low and high speed needle

Readjust.

setting too lean

Metering lever spring too strong

Readjust

Fuel pump diaphram defective

Replace.

Fuel passage clogged with dust

Disassemble and clean.

Fuel leaking from fixing

Retighten all screws.

surfaces of carburetor

Air valve, fuel tank cap

Replace or clean.

does not work normally

Fuel pump does not operate

Check impulse drilling.

Fuel inlet needle valve

Clean.

clogged with dust

Metering lever spring not placed

Correct.

in dent of lever

This is because fuel mixture
is too rich.

Muffler sticky

Start the engine several

with fuel

times with choke shutter fully
open and run at fast idle until
engine does not smoke.

Bearing damaged

Disassemble and replace.

Piston and/or cylinder seized

Disassemble and replace.

Crankshaft worn

Disassemble and replace.

Crankshaft contacting

Disassemble and replace.

crankcase

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Fuel is not
reaching
carburetor

Starting procedures

correct

Accelera-
tion and
low speed
function
defective

No spark at high
tension cord end

No spark at plug

Fuel is not
reaching
cylinder

Fuei is reaching cylinder

There is spark at plug

There is spark at high

 tension cord end

Fuel does
not keep
running

Carburetor
overflow

Engine does
not crank

Table 1

Poor performance of the engine and/or trimming mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following
instructions.
Poor performances can easily be corrected even by a beginner.
When the engine does not function properly check the following three (3) points first.

Is engine compression adequate?

Is fuel system in good condition and is enough fuel being supplied?

Is electrical system in good condition and is spark plug operating normally?

When there is serious trouble with the unit, do not try to repair it yourself but have your distributor or dealer do it
for you. For detailed TROUBLE SHOOTING refer to tables 1 and 2. Locate the problem on the following charts
and repair as necessary.

Engine cranks

Engine does not star

t (or

, is difficult to star

t)

There is fuel in the tank

Fuel is reaching carburetor

Summary of Contents for SRM-3800 TYPE1-E

Page 1: ...WARNING DANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 847 TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER SRM 3800 TYPE1 E 898696 43132 X750226 3801 1...

Page 2: ...ny other means The trimmer is equipped with a safety shoulder harness and the excellent balance characteristics plus the available power ensures comfortable operation RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 2 NOMENC...

Page 3: ...iped up 4 Always stop the engine when refueling 5 Always remove the fuel cap slowly in order to relieve any pressure build up in the tank 6 Always restart the engine at least 3 m 10 feet away from the...

Page 4: ...ed 50 1 ECHO two cycle engine oil Tank capacity L FL OZ US 0 95 32 2 Drive shaft Cutter Option Nylon line cutter head assembly Cutter Circular saw 25 cm 10 inch Cutter Option 8 cutter blade 20 cm 8 in...

Page 5: ...Handle assembling bolt 8 mm 2 Bolt retainer tube 1 2 Install handle assembling bracket upper in handle assembling bracket lower and fix handle by tightening handle assembling bolt 8 mm lightly 1 Handl...

Page 6: ...handle assembling bolts Determine Easy to operate position seeing illustration below 1 Adjustment of right handle inclination left right 2 Adjustment of right handle inclination forward backward 3 Adj...

Page 7: ...nd premium two stroke 50 1 oil is reguirred Mix oil and gasoline gasohol according to insturctions on the oil container label Remove the cover Remove nut A and one washer from throttle cable Insert th...

Page 8: ...in Always hold the unit firmly STARTINGWARM ENGINE When engine is warm start it by pulling recoil starter rope with switch positioned at START RUN Keep choke lever in RUN open position If engine does...

Page 9: ...e read and understand the instructions as listed hereunder and on Page 2 in order to prevent accidents and possible injury WARNING DANGER BEFORE STARTING UPTHE ENGINE MAKE SURETHATTHE CUTTER BLADE IS...

Page 10: ...ly attired and wears the type of foot leg head eye and ear protection recommended both in your ECHO Operator s Manual and by your ECHO Servicing Dealer 4 Always wear eye protection that conforms to A...

Page 11: ...und WARNING DANGER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PULLTHE QUICK RELEASE LATCHTO DISCONNECTTHE TRIMMER FROMTHE HARNESS Locking tool OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS nylon line 1 Always use the end of the line for cutting...

Page 12: ...w large areas of heavy grass and or weeds Use the standard 12 5 15 cm 5 6 inch of line and operate at full throttle When mowing cultivated areas such as lawns hold the cutter head pararell to the goun...

Page 13: ...RECT BLADE FOR THE JOB AS RECOMMENDED 2 BE CAREFUL NOTTO HIT ROCKS STONES TREE STUMPS OR ANY FOREIGN OBJECT WHICH MAY DAMAGETHE BLADE 3 DO NOT CUT INTOTHE GROUNDTO AVOID DULLINGTHE BLADE 4 ALWAYS STOP...

Page 14: ...tter to the harness by means of the quick release latch Make some practice sweeps as with a scythe and readjust the harness as necessary for comfort and to maintain the cutter parallel to the ground W...

Page 15: ...Gear housing Adapter plate Upeer Locking tool Nut Split pin Adapter plate Lower Assemble cutter blade properly NOTE The drive shaft is fitted with left hand threads therefore turn counterclockwise to...

Page 16: ...meter using the 80 tooth 25 cm 10 inch diameter new blade Before attempting to cut ensure that the falling tree will fall away from you and if necessary tie a rope to the tree and have an assistant pu...

Page 17: ...rough fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like When strainer is dirty wash it in suitable cleaning fluid or replace it Fuel strainer MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORT SAM Clean as necessary Carbo...

Page 18: ...run several minutes to bring to operating temperature Flash choke twice during warm up to clear any air from the fuel system 4 Stop engine Turn H speed needle CCW counter clockwise to stop Turn L spee...

Page 19: ...e crack using a round file Rounded part is not to be sharpened Sharpen each cutter equally so as to retain the balance of the blade In sharpening the edge by use of a grinder do not cool the cutter ab...

Page 20: ...e does not smoke Bearing damaged Disassemble and replace Piston and or cylinder seized Disassemble and replace Crankshaft worn Disassemble and replace Crankshaft contacting Disassemble and replace cra...

Page 21: ...ary carbon Throttle is not fully open Readjust Improper setting Set properly Height of cutter uneven Correct properly Overloaded Adjust load Clutch shoe worn out Replace Table 2 Inspect and adjust eve...

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